Category: Writing
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Calling All Readers and Authors
Just in case you live or will be revisiting Central Ohio in the next couple of weeks. Feel free to buy a book in advance here: Amazon. Looking forward in meeting new people and seeing some of my author friends.
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About That Life
We are about that life. Plant life that is. Recently, I purchased my first houseplant. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had plants before, such as a flowers. However, nothing bigger than that. This is something I’ve been meaning to do for a while now. Yesterday, I made the conscious decision to make time to start…
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Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Literacy and giving goes hand-in-hand, especially if you are giving the gift of literacy. There are so many ways that you can give the gift of literacy, such as: giving books or a kindle as gifts, having book readings, teaching others how to read, and developing a book festival with the goal of increasing individuals…
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Book Reviews
Reviews to authors is like a rapper finding a great beat to spit 16 bars on. We all know that a good beat only embellishes that, which is already outstanding.
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Sponsor Spotlight
Birdie Books is an independent book store and cafe located in Uptown Westerville’s Historic District. Currently located at 74 North State Street Unit C, Westerville, OH 43081. Visit their shop online and in-person, grab a book by one of your favorite authors, purchase a gift card for a friend, and follow them on Instagram.
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Sponsor for the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Check out these beautiful illustrations from one of our #sponsors of the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival. Zora Nelson is one of Hampton Publishing House’s first illustrators and have assisted with numerous projects. Feel free to visit her page here, check out her illustrations, and see how she can help you bring your…
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Sponsor for the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Check out these beautiful illustrations from one of our #sponsors of the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival. Viviana is absolutely amazing. Feel free to visit her page, check out her illustrations, and see how she can help you bring your vision to life. https://saironwen.wordpress.com #illustrator #illustration
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Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
The planning and development for the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival is underway. We have secured a few authors and sponsors for the event. We currently have two more spots available for authors. Don’t be shy, feel free to ask me how you can participate. This festival is geared towards spotlighting local authors…
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Kids Lit Should Be…
People’s first encounter with books is generally through reading or listening to Children’s Books, or I truly hope this is when they first encounter them. These books allow children to imagine, identify, relate, unrelate, sort, color, color code, and participate in a vast amount of other child related activities to get them prepared for the…
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CMCSA Stock
A new stock pick for me is Comcast (CMCSA). I am all for this stock. Although there are some concerns regarding video subscribers and a leveraged balance sheet, it seems to be a great pick regarding its Peacock Streaming Service. With the decrease in Netflix subscribers due to increasing streaming service rates and the inclusion…
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Career and Writing Discussion at Otterbein University
As I prepare to present to a group of 1st year students, at Otterbein next week, I always ask myself, who am I? For a while I was stuck on this statement. Only thinking about who I actually am and not what I represent. The truth of the matter is what I represent is also…
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Welcome New Author Sarah Johnson to the Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Sarah Johnson is a new author from Indianapolis who has written a multi-genre book about finding strength in difficult times. She is a Christian author with a passion for sharing the Word of Christ. In her memoir “The Devil Inside Me: Finding Jesus in a Life of Struggle” she describes in detail her grueling 24-year…
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How to Develop Successful Community Based Programs
How many of you are wondering, what does this woman know about event planning? Actually, I know quite a bit of information. The first event I ever planned was in college. It was with my sorority sisters and it featured Judge Janet E. Jackson. The next events were a diabetes Heath fair and exercise events.…
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How to Turn Passion into Profit
Lately, I have been told by numerous people that I need to put together subscription videos on publishing, authorship, event planning, and how to turn profit into passion. Years ago, I would have shun this whole idea and tucked it away for safe keeping. I may have also talked myself out of doing it, for…
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Read to Lead/Write to Enlight
Read to Lead/Write to Enlight is a concept. It’s a motto. It’s about making reading and writing a part of your daily activities.
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Healing Through Poetry/Writing
Until my mid twenties, I had been a victim of a past traumatic experience that occurred when I was 13. This “Thing” was ruling my life and making decisions for me. It was making me doubt myself and my abilities.
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Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Here’s my 2022 news! I’m hosting my 3rd book Festival and first one in Ohio at my alma mater. I am looking for 10 #authors and #sponsors to participate in a book festival in September of 2022. Spaces will fill fast, so make sure you register. Registration will be released on my website MelicaNiccole.com by…
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Bitcoin Mining
When I think about Bitcoin Mining, I think about the process used on Rariable.com to assist creators with selling NFTs. However, recently I learned that Miners/Investors can also make money this way. This led me to researching information on Investopedia.com to learn more about the process. The link to the Investopedia article above identifies that…
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New Face of Disabilities Over the last 18 years, I have worked for a nursing home, day Rehab Program, Community Rehabilitation Partner, and now as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, all of which served individuals with developmental and mental health diagnoses. In 2015, I wrote a self-help book for new individuals working in the field, natural…
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Investing Part 4
One thing I know about investing is the importance of being able to discuss your investments with like mind individuals. Like mind, meaning those who are investing or want to invest in the stock market or Cryptocurrency. Investment groups or investment discussion groups are really great to be a part of. They allow you to…
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Investing Part 3
Here is my next article on investing that I wrote for Edwards Family Endowment. There are 2 other parts set to be released between now and the beginning of the year. Enjoy! https://edwardsfamilyempowerment.blogspot.com/2021/11/investing-part-3of-5-by-melica-niccole.html?m=1
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Investing Part 2
Here is my next article on investing that I wrote for Edwards Family Endowment. There are 3 other parts set to be released between now and the beginning of the year. Enjoy! Investing Part 2
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Making the Cut: Crypto Current
How often have you been keeping up with cryptocurrency? With the markets being open 24/7 you don’t have to wait for certain days or hours for the market to open. This allows you to stay current with the market. Staying current with the market allows you to evaluate and re-evaluate your top five cryptocurrencies. Below…
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Short Term vs. Long Term Investing
How long Should I Invest? This question truly depends on your financial goals. Some people have short term goals, while other people’s goals are long term. It’s good to have short term and long goals. This allows you to invest in your present and future. When investing you may want to consider the taxes you…
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Work, Hustle, And Invest
One thing I’ve heard from individuals, especially those who are successful, is to create different streams of income. Creating different streams of income allows you to diversify your income streams. I remember when I worked for a non-profit organization about 8 years ago. Our Workforce Development Director talked with the staff about not relying heavily…
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Upcoming Kindle Vella Episodes
On September 24, 2021, I released my first episode of Tested on Kindle Vella. What an amazing opportunity to release a book or novella in episodes. This definitely changed the game for authors. With three of the episodes being free, this allows readers to get a preview of three episodes before they decide to purchase…
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Tested
Today I released my first episode on Kindle Vella for Tested. Tested is about the game of life. Many people play the game of life with only one thing in mind; raising themselves above all others. They use their cunning abilities to outsmart others by deception, betrayal, and candid lies. Now, there’s some truth between…
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“I’m All The Way Up”- Crypto Current
“I’m all the way up. I’m all the way up. Nothing can stop me. I’m all the way up.” I am truly in my Verzuz’s mode right now. Fat Joe and Remy Ma’s song hits a little different when you see your investments going back up from being down the last couple of days. This is my…
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Creating Different Streams of Income
T.I spoke candidly in his song About the Money by saying ”If it ain’t about the money…” For some it truly is about the money and others it may be about power, voting rights, etc. And that’s quite alright. We are all different and are motivated by different things. I assume that when our position…
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Are You Crypto Current?
How crypto savvy are you? If you are like some of us, you’re not an expert, but you know just enough to get by. If you asked this same question to me last year, my response would have been not at all. So many things have changed in our environment and world that investing in…
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Top 5+ Cryptocurrencies
There you have it. I have my top 5 cryptocurrencies to follow with two additional ones. I have been following these for the last couple of weeks and some more than a month. Reasons I am following #1- Bitcoin is the originator. It provides the standard for all others to live up to and even…
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Top 4- Crypto
I am still evaluating options for my top 5 cryptocurrencies. However, I now have my top 4 cryptocurrencies to hold for long term. Some people choose day trading when it comes to some cryptocurrencies. While some of these currencies may fit your option to day trade, I presume these will be great options for the…
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